Grade II listed · Darlington

Church of St James

Church of St James is a Grade II listed building in Darlington, first listed on 28 April 1952. It is one of 499 Grade II entries among 540 listed buildings in Darlington; 0% of Darlington’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Church of St James
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1121347
Date first listed	28 April 1952
Local planning authority	Darlington
Location	54.53296, -1.53869 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1121347

Planning works on this listed building?

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Church of St James

Name	Grade	Distance
The former Throstle Nest Bridge, now the Arnold Road Subway	II	168 m
Roman Catholic School-Church of St William of York and St Francis de Sales	II	187 m
Former Gner Engine Shed	II	305 m
Route of the Stockton & Darlington Railway trackside sign	II	315 m
Red Barns	II	786 m
Skerne Bridge	I	788 m
Bridge Over River Skerne	II	825 m
The Railway Tavern, a former Stockton and Darlington Railway inn	II	872 m
Railway Viaduct	II	943 m
Northgate United Reformed Church	II	946 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Church of St James listed?

Yes. Church of St James is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1121347, first listed on 28 April 1952. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Church of St James?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Darlington, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.